Membership in ARPEL is open to companies and institutions of the oil, natural gas and biofuels sector with operations in Latin America and the Caribbean (the Region).
There are three member categories with a different annual membership fee:
COMPANIES
Active Members: national, international and independent oil companies. They may be members of all bodies of the Association without any limitation and with right to voice and vote.
Cooperating Members: international companies providing technologies, goods and services to the sector. They may be members of any of the Association bodies with certain limitations, and have the right to voice and vote in operational matters and the right to voice in strategic matters.
Membership of a company or business group covers all its branches and wholly-owned subsidiaries operating under the same name within the region.
INSTITUTIONS
Institutional Member: national, regional or international institutions or organizations with activities related to the oil, natural gas o biofuels sector, and aligned with the purpose of the Association. They may participate in technical committees and have the right to voice at the Assembly.
Value proposition
ARPEL is a well established industry association in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering members a unique means for networking, sharing knowledge, joining efforts and building synergies in favor of the industry’s competitive and sustainable development. As a recognized regional body of representation, the association also seeks to advocate in favor of the common interests of its membership and to enhance the industry’s public image and reputation. A significant part of ARPEL´s value is reflected in its capacity as cost-effective vehicle for the development of regional publications on best practices, emerging issues and sectoral studies, as value-added service center, and as a means of access to non-reimbursable financial resources for projects related to the social and environmental management improvement of its member companies.
Applying for Membership
If you would like to have more information about membership in ARPEL, or apply to become a member, please send us a letter addressed to:
Executive Secretary
Regional Association of
Oil, Gas and Biofuels Sector Companies
in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARPEL)
Javier de Viana 1018, ZIP Code 11200, Montevideo - Uruguay